Kickoff is set for half past four GMT while City get ready to welcome the Cherries at the Etihad.
"I'm hopeful we can be satisfied when the game concludes," stated Manchester City player Gonzalez.
Notable Remarks from the City Star
Speaking about the weight of the fixture: "It's really important. We face a strong side and now they are runner-up. I'm optimistic we can be happy at the end."
On the challenge the visitors present: "We know their approach, their high energy and physical they are. They work tirelessly a lot and turn each match challenging."
Speaking about today as the opening of a trio of home fixtures consecutively: "Kicking off with a victory in this round would be amazing. We have three really important matches prior to the international break and hopefully we achieve the full nine points. Let's focus on this game and later we will see the upcoming fixtures."
